Does Size Matter ?

Diamonds are a girl's best friend. As little girls, we dream of the fairytale wedding. We dream of the $100,000 Cinderella gowns, "live" angels, white doves, huge bridal parties, flowers flown in, ice sculptures, expensive champagne and well, lots of bling--5 carats and up. However, the reality is that most men can't afford to buy you those 5 carats. So my question to my readers is does size matter?

The average 1/3 ct. ring can cost as little as $500. The most modest 1-1/2 ct. ring can run you up to $15,000. I looked on a couple of websites ( Kay Jewelers & Zales ) just to see and it amazed me. I know rings, diamonds in particular, are expensive. But I hear women say "oh, if it's not 5 and up, I don't want it". To have your head in a cloud is the best way to ruin your relationship. There are some women who want their "5" but know that they probably won't get it so they move on. Then there are some who want it and wouldn't care if the bank broke to get it. Some women, because of their clouded view of reality, would rather go broke and be in debt than to accept what the money can buy.

It's not worth it. You can't put a price on love and a diamond sure as hell can't define it. What makes your relationship any stronger or weaker because you have a bigger or smaller ring? What makes him more or less of a man because he bought you 1/3 or 13?

Talk to me...I'm interested.